The Broncos turned down Washington’s request to interview Dennison because he would have coached the Redskins’ offensive line, meaning it was a lateral move. Under league rules, they could have denied the Texans’ permission to interview Dennison, too. But they didn’t because it would be a promotion from his current position as offensive line coach.

Dennison replaced Kubiak as Denver’s offensive coordinator in 2006 and kept that position until last season when new coach Josh McDaniels had him focus on the offensive line.

Dennison had replaced Alex Gibbs as the Broncos’ offensive line coach when Gibbs retired as a full-time coach in 2001 to become a team consultant.

Dennison played linebacker for the Broncos for nine years (1982-90). Kubiak played quarterback for nine years (1983-91). They were both part of Mike Shanahan’s first staff in 1995.

Dennison was an offense assistant and coached special teams before taking over the offensive line for Gibbs. He coached the offensive line for the last nine seasons.